Practical Matters: Importance of thoracic radiography in patients with cancer August 1, 2008 By: Janean Fidel, DVM, MS, DACVR (radiation oncology), DACVIM (oncology)

One might be tempted to say that a tumor that rarely spreads to the lungs does not require thoracic radiography, but I cannot think of any instance in a cancer patient's work-up in which looking at the thorax is unnecessary.

Idea Exchange: Avoid trashing your radiography unit by covering it with a trash can liner July 1, 2008

To make cleanup after dental examinations quicker and easier, wrap a clear plastic trash can liner around the head of your dental radiography unit before beginning.

Interventional radiology in veterinary care June 1, 2008 By: Linda Marie Wetzel

East Lansing, Mich. — The introduction of minimally invasive procedures such as interventional radiology offers the same benefits to animals that similar procedures have made possible in human medicine, according to one practitioner.

Idea Exchange: Replenish your x-ray reserves June 1, 2008

Many human and veterinary hospitals are switching to digital radiography systems, so if you are still using film, you may be able to easily acquire their obsolete cassettes and film to supplement your practice's inventory, as I did.

Diagnostic Imaging: The subtleties in identifying a bronchial pattern June 1, 2008 By: Allison Zwingenberger, DVM, Dipl. ACVR, Dipl. ACVDI

A bronchial pattern on radiographs indicates pathology involving the airways. It can be a subtle pattern to recognize, so let's look at some of the features.

Diagnostic Imaging: Ultrasound of cats with chronic renal disease not always black and white April 1, 2008 By: Allison Zwingenberger, DVM, Dipl. ACVR, Dipl. ACVDI

Chronic renal disease is one of the most common ultra-sonographic findings in older cats. If you're doing ultrasounds on cats, you're sure to see signs of chronic renal changes daily.

New equipment boosts more than the bottom line April 1, 2008 By: Dawn Koetting, DVM

The measure of a machine isn't just what shows up on a cost-benefit analysis.

Diagnostic Imaging: Skin mass or pulmonary nodule March 1, 2008 By: Allison Zwingenberger, DVM, Dipl. ACVR, Dipl. ACVDI

Thoracic radiographs for metastatic disease are part of every day practice. A diagnosis of pulmonary nodules has an important effect on treatment decisions, and some radiographs are difficult to interpret.

Ultrasound of arterial and venous thrombosis February 1, 2008 By: Allison Zwingenberger, DVM, Dipl. ACVR, Dipl. ACVDI

Thrombosis is a complication of many diseases in veterinary medicine.